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Pericardial Window Creation


A pericardial window drains excess fluid around the heart to prevent cardiac tamponade.
What It Costs
MOH Fee Benchmarks indicate:
• Surgeon fee: SGD 5,800 – 8,600
• Anaesthetist fee: SGD 1,800 – 2,700
What’s Typically Covered
Most plans cover:
• Cardio-thoracic emergency procedures
• Hospitalisation and monitoring
Insurance Tip
Code as haemodynamic compromise or tamponade risk.
Conclusion
Timely drainage can be life-saving. Insurance responsiveness is critical.
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